Finding True Strength in Humility: Lessons from the Vachanamrut

There’s a quiet struggle that often hides behind pride — the restless fire of superiority. A person who sees themselves as above others may appear confident on the outside, but deep within, they remain uneasy, day and night. Like a half-burnt log, they smoulder constantly — not quite at peace, never fully at rest.

This feeling isn’t strength. It’s a burden.

We may mistake superiority for confidence. But true confidence doesn’t need to prove itself. It doesn’t demand to be the loudest voice in the room or insist on being right all the time. On the contrary, the need to be superior only brings isolation and frustration. The more we elevate ourselves above others, the heavier life begins to feel.

Think of a leader who refuses to listen to their team. At first, their self-assurance might seem inspiring — someone with answers, someone in control. But as time passes, cracks begin to show. Their unwillingness to accept advice, their obsession with being the smartest in the room, slowly alienates those around them. Trust erodes. Good people walk away. And what once seemed like strength begins to crumble — smouldering away like that half-burnt log.

Bhagwan Swaminarayan teaches us that a sense of superiority is not a virtue, but a trap. It isolates us from others, builds walls instead of bridges, and leaves us guarding an image rather than living in authenticity. The constant need to maintain our “status” becomes exhausting, draining us of joy and connection.

True strength is found not in standing above others, but in standing with them. It’s about moving through the world with humility, openness, and ease. It’s the quiet confidence of someone who doesn’t need to dominate the room, but who lifts others up simply by being present.

So, the question is: are we trying to carry the weight of superiority, or are we ready to walk lighter, freer — with others, not above them?

Let’s let go of the burden. Let’s choose strength through humility.

To know more about Bhagwan Swaminarayan: https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan.aspx

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Anirdesh Gadhada Section 1, Number 28: https://www.anirdesh.com/vachanamrut/index.php?format=en&vachno=28